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North Kitsap High School

North Kitsap School District · Kitsap County · 1780 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WA 98370.0

(360)396-3100

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9/10
#52
Rank 52 out of 378
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #81 · 80th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #68 · 82nd percentile
Science9/10 · #54 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

North Kitsap High School sits in Poulsbo, a charming Scandinavian-heritage town on the western shores of Liberty Bay — the kind of place where you can walk from a coffee shop to the waterfront in minutes and still feel like you're a world away from the city. The school performs well across the board, with particular strength in science, making it a solid fit for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of larger suburban districts. With the natural beauty of Puget Sound right outside the door and a tight-knit community feel throughout the North Kitsap peninsula, this is a genuinely appealing option for families who value both quality education and quality of life.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
166 (63%)
Hispanic
46 (18%)
Multiple Races
26 (10%)
Other
24 (9%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,112
Enrollment
51
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.3
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

92.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
21.3%
AP Participation
of students
226
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #284 · 51st percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found